openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1 Security update for enigmail
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Check this codebase for openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1 and fix it if it is affected.
What it is: openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1 is a vulnerability in enigmail, published on 22 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Affected product: enigmail. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page.
Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.
Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/openSUSE-SU-2017-3419-1/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/openSUSE-SU-2017-3419-1/index.md)
Attackers can leak plaintext, bypass signature verification, or cause denial of service in Enigmail email encryption.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1?
openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1 is a vulnerability in enigmail, published on 22 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
This update for enigmail to version 1.9.9 fixes the following issues (boo#1073858):
- Enigmail could be coerced to use a malicious PGP public key with a corresponding secret key controlled by an attacker
- Enigmail could have replayed encrypted content in partially encrypted e-mails, allowing a plaintext leak
- Enigmail could be tricked into displaying incorrect signature verification results
- Specially crafted content may cause denial of service
Which versions are affected by openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1?
Linux distribution packages (1)
enigmail SUSE:Package Hub 12 | All versions | 1.9.9-6.1 |
How do I fix openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of openSUSE-SU-2017:3419-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.